This is what I've been predicting for my specific market for a while now (though every market is different).

Funny how you always tend to do that sort of thing after getting argued into a corner...Well, not really funny, but predictable...

Since we have not seen such low rates in our generation it is hard to predict when and if interest rates will return to levels before 2008 or 2000 for that matter.

While it's practically impossible to predict what a neighborhood or street will look like in 30 years certain areas obviously appear much better than others.

After paying known, fixed expenses (taxes, insurance, rental license, PM), the 50% rule predicts he will have $2470 left for vacancy, maintenance, etc.Brandon, I think you'll be fine.

While there are never any guarantees, I know there are things that can be done to predict when a tenant will be more responsible.My hunch is that a person's wealth has very little correlation with their willingness to pay their rent.

I would have preferred the rental increases to come slower or more predictably, though, had I planned on staying there anyway. $50 can be a lot for a tenant, but $25/month increase each year might be more palatable and easier on the tenants budget.

I'm not certain how many you regularly frequent, but if you save those forums that you regularly visit, then click the Favorite Categories dropdown, you can see when the last post was made on all of your favorite forums all at once instead of having to click around to find out.4 - I'm not certain what you're getting into here, but as we predicted, there has been more activity on the forums since the launch.

(It is not possible.)My main point is not really different from yours - in the long run, prices will reflect intrinsic value and, therefore, making long-term predictions based on demand and supply is incorrect.

There is always some anxiety with rentals, as you can never predict what might happen.